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Definition of Underwing

1. Noun. Moth having dull forewings and brightly colored hind wings.

Definition of Underwing

1. n. One of the posterior wings of an insect.

2. n. One of the posterior wings of an insect.

Definition of Underwing

1. Noun. A hind wing on an insect. ¹

2. Noun. A member of the genus ''Catocala''; a nocturnal moth which usually has brightly coloured underwings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Underwing

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Medical Definition of Underwing

1. 1. One of the posterior wings of an insect. 2. Any one of numerous species of noctuid moths belonging to Catocala and allied genera, in which the hind wings are banded with red and black or other conspicuous colours. Many of the species are called red underwing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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